Border States
Financial Analyst I
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means youre empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in Fargo, ND. Job Summary
Supports Border States financial planning and analysis function through financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, profitability plans, financial metric monitoring and reporting to various levels of management. Analyzes actual vs. budgeted financial results, analyzes financial information against internal and external benchmarks, and assists departments and branches with financial model creation. Responsibilities
Essential Functions Plays a key role in the preparation of the annual budget process. Analyzes actual versus budgeted financial results and provide variance analysis highlighting key business drivers and opportunities. Assists various departments, branches & other FP&A members with financial model creation and providing insight to ensure the best business decision is made. Analyzes financial & transactional data supporting monthly journal entries and various management reports. Analyzes financial information against internal and external benchmarks. Support Sr Financial Analyst and Financial Analyst II roles with reporting and analysis. Ad-hoc Reporting and Analysis. Non-essential Functions Supports monthly forecasting processes. Supports the research, design, testing and implementation of new process initiatives for the operating system
enhancing efficiencies & minimizing costs. Acts as a resource for non-financial personnel on matters of accounting, finance, and analysis. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate. Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance preferred. CPA, CMA, FPAC, or experience in wholesale and distribution industries preferred. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Ability to read, write, and speak in English preferred. Prior experience in developing financial models, management reports and variance analysis is preferred. Must have advanced technical skills with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Access a plus, and working knowledge of financial systems, preferably SAP, Internet and Microsoft Outlook. Skills and Abilities
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged. Must possess solid decision-making capabilities and analytical skills; must be able to look beyond the data for assumptions and implications. Must possess and demonstrate the ability to take initiative, be a strong team player, respond to work demands in a flexible manner and produce timely, high quality work products in a deadline-oriented environment with minimal supervision. Must have experience in analyzing business trends, including identification of risks and opportunities and have the ability to present recommendations in a timely, clear and concise manner. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills with confidence and maturity sufficient to interact with all levels of personnel within the organization. Demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas and analysis in a clear and concise manner. Maintains confidentiality. Treats people with respect, keeps commitments and inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and is ethical and upholds organizational values. Physical Requirements
Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0
33% Frequently 34
66% Continuously: 67
100% Lift from Waist:
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Lift from Floor:
10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Carried for Distance:
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting
(a continuous period of being seated) -
Continuously Standing
(for sustained periods of time) -
Frequently Walking
(moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) -
Frequently Bending/stooping
(downward and forward) -
Occasionally Crawling
(moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) -
Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs
(ascending or descending) -
Frequently Reaching
(extending arms in any direction) -
Frequently Crouching/squatting
(bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) -
Occasionally Kneeling
(bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) -
Occasionally Balancing
(maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) -
Occasionally Repetitive motion
(substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) -
Continuously Pivoting
(movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) -
Occasionally Pushing/Pulling
(using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) -
Occasionally Grasping
(Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) -
Continuously Fingering
(picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) -
Continuously Talking
(expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) -
Frequently Driving
(the control and operation of a motor vehicle) -
Occasionally Desk work
(work usually performed at a desk) -
Continuously Use of a computer
-
Continuously Use of a telephone
-
Frequently
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means youre empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in Fargo, ND. Job Summary
Supports Border States financial planning and analysis function through financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, profitability plans, financial metric monitoring and reporting to various levels of management. Analyzes actual vs. budgeted financial results, analyzes financial information against internal and external benchmarks, and assists departments and branches with financial model creation. Responsibilities
Essential Functions Plays a key role in the preparation of the annual budget process. Analyzes actual versus budgeted financial results and provide variance analysis highlighting key business drivers and opportunities. Assists various departments, branches & other FP&A members with financial model creation and providing insight to ensure the best business decision is made. Analyzes financial & transactional data supporting monthly journal entries and various management reports. Analyzes financial information against internal and external benchmarks. Support Sr Financial Analyst and Financial Analyst II roles with reporting and analysis. Ad-hoc Reporting and Analysis. Non-essential Functions Supports monthly forecasting processes. Supports the research, design, testing and implementation of new process initiatives for the operating system
enhancing efficiencies & minimizing costs. Acts as a resource for non-financial personnel on matters of accounting, finance, and analysis. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate. Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance preferred. CPA, CMA, FPAC, or experience in wholesale and distribution industries preferred. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Ability to read, write, and speak in English preferred. Prior experience in developing financial models, management reports and variance analysis is preferred. Must have advanced technical skills with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Access a plus, and working knowledge of financial systems, preferably SAP, Internet and Microsoft Outlook. Skills and Abilities
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged. Must possess solid decision-making capabilities and analytical skills; must be able to look beyond the data for assumptions and implications. Must possess and demonstrate the ability to take initiative, be a strong team player, respond to work demands in a flexible manner and produce timely, high quality work products in a deadline-oriented environment with minimal supervision. Must have experience in analyzing business trends, including identification of risks and opportunities and have the ability to present recommendations in a timely, clear and concise manner. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills with confidence and maturity sufficient to interact with all levels of personnel within the organization. Demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas and analysis in a clear and concise manner. Maintains confidentiality. Treats people with respect, keeps commitments and inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and is ethical and upholds organizational values. Physical Requirements
Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0
33% Frequently 34
66% Continuously: 67
100% Lift from Waist:
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Lift from Floor:
10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Carried for Distance:
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting
(a continuous period of being seated) -
Continuously Standing
(for sustained periods of time) -
Frequently Walking
(moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) -
Frequently Bending/stooping
(downward and forward) -
Occasionally Crawling
(moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) -
Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs
(ascending or descending) -
Frequently Reaching
(extending arms in any direction) -
Frequently Crouching/squatting
(bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) -
Occasionally Kneeling
(bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) -
Occasionally Balancing
(maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) -
Occasionally Repetitive motion
(substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) -
Continuously Pivoting
(movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) -
Occasionally Pushing/Pulling
(using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) -
Occasionally Grasping
(Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) -
Continuously Fingering
(picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) -
Continuously Talking
(expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) -
Frequently Driving
(the control and operation of a motor vehicle) -
Occasionally Desk work
(work usually performed at a desk) -
Continuously Use of a computer
-
Continuously Use of a telephone
-
Frequently